Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 106 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Pacers 109-106. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.